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The military is withholding the name of the female helicopter pilot. This is totally unacceptable. The helicopter was involved in, and may have actually caused, one of the worst airline disasters in American history. We have a right to know the names."
Conservative commentator Matt Walsh on X on Friday Their experience and dedication made our unit better, every day. As we mourn this tragic loss, our top priority is supporting their families, friends, and fellow Soldiers. Our thoughts and prayers are also with the families and friends of American Eagle Flight 5342,
At the request of the family, the name of the third Soldier will not be released at this time."
Why do you think the White House is withholding the name of the Blackhawk pilot?"
Conservative country singer John Rich said on X Each of our fallen Soldiers were exceptional leaders and teammates. Their legacy and honorable service to our Nation will forever remain."
Erika A. Holownia, commander of the 12th Aviation Battalion, said in the release on Friday It is imperative that we do everything we can to keep the training pipeline open so we can continue to train qualified candidates. I don't see the quality of the training as the problem, but rather that the staffing levels are not where they need to be,
We must have only the highest standards for those who work in the aviation system. I changed the Obama standards from very mediocre at best to extraordinary,
Trump said during a press conference Thursday Despicable. As families grieve, Trump should be leading, not lying. We put safety first, drove down close calls, grew Air Traffic Control, and had zero commercial airline crash fatalities out of millions of flights on our watch."
Former Transportation Secretary Buttigieg on X (formerly Twitter This is not sustainable. Being proactive regarding hiring is the probably the biggest measure our administration could make to alleviate the fears of the flying public. Luckily, they have the opportunity to do just that, and it will pay off in safer skies,
However, it's quite possible that if marginally qualified Academy graduates got sent to facilities where they could not control traffic successfully, the washout rate would have increased,
To be sure, it would be a very lengthy process to safely transform to a privatized model, with no guarantee of success. The top concern here in this case should be safety. Prioritizing targeted initiatives toward hiring qualified controllers and updated technology in the existing facilities would be a better investment,
We don't know enough about what led to yesterday's collision, but the controller shortage may have played a role. Also, there may be a need to restrict the operation of military helicopters in airspace close to commercial airport landing and takeoff paths,
All candidates who are accepted to the academy go through the same rigorous training process and are expected to perform to the same high standards if they want to continue on to their assigned facility. Then, they face even more training once they get to their actual facility,
There will need to be an investigation first, but if victims' families can show that the airline, the FAA or any other party's negligence caused the crash, then they could file a lawsuit and seek money damages for compensation for their loss."
Former attorney and professor at the University of Michigan Law School, Barbara McQuade told Newsweek in an email on Thursday Under the Biden administration, the FAA and other government agencies had absolutely insane hiring practices that endangered the public. President @realDonaldTrump and his team are working rapidly to restore competent personnel to all positions involving your safety."
Elon Musk said Thursday on X The Blackhawk helicopter was flying too high, by a lot. It was far above the 200-foot limit. That's not really too complicated to understand, is it???
PAT 2-5 has aircraft in sight, request visual separation,
The helicopter pilot then responds ... just moments before the crash The military is always preparing for worst-case scenarios. It’s what they do.”
It’s one thing for internet pundits to spew off conspiracy theories, it’s another for the president of the United States,
said Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer of New York We look at facts, on our investigation, and that will take some time,
said Jennifer Homendy, the board's chair
